Managing Atopic Dermatitis in Kids

October is Eczema Awareness Month.If your childhood memories include scratching miserably at your itchy skin while an adult gently scolded you to stop or you’d make it worse, you’re far from alone. More than 9.6 million children in the United States are affected by atopic dermatitis (AD), a chronic inflammatory skin condition that causes red, itchy patches all over the body. The most common type of eczema, AD often starts before the age 5 — and about one third of kids who have it are hit with a moderate to severe case. Caring for children with AD can be tough on the whole family, said Teresa W